Summary
Are you new to an office or visiting a different department? It's helpful to know how to find your way around. This lesson teaches you simple English phrases to ask for and give directions inside a building. You will feel more confident navigating your workplace.
Vocabulary
You will learn essential words and phrases for finding your way, such as Excuse me, where is...? to ask politely, and Go straight ahead or On your left / on your right to give clear directions. We also cover terms like At the end of the hall and Next to the....
Grammar
The lesson focuses on prepositions of place. These small but important words help us say exactly where something is, like 'in', 'on', or 'next to', which is perfect for office navigation.
Practical English
This section teaches you how to ask for directions at work in a polite way. You will practise useful phrases such as Sorry to bother you... and I'm looking for the printer., or Do you know where the meeting room is?.
Discussion
There is a speaking activity in this lesson. You will have the chance to practise asking for and giving directions with a partner, using the new phrases and vocabulary.
Reading
The lesson uses a real article as its starting point. You will read about an office environment and practise understanding information about locations and directions.
